The American Concrete Institute introduced its new president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Blastrac, NA, has formed Diamatic Management Services (DMS). This new arm will coordinate and handle management, specification writing and training for large surface preparation and polishing projects.

Surface519, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance sealers and specialty coatings for decorative concrete and concrete countertops, has moved to a new 30,000-square-foot operations and training facility located in Des Moines, Iowa.

The event was hosted by Poulsbo, Wash., construction accessory supplier Hardware Wholesale at the Silver Spur Riding Club. The show involved 13 artisans, more than $15,000 in donated materials, 450 man-hours put into the actual concrete work, $6,200 in prizes and close to 300 visitors.

Aztec Products Inc. has announced the UltraEdge and UltraVac, two new propane- powered machines for concrete floor polishing projects.

Researchers at MIT are seeking to redesign concrete — the most widely used human-made material in the world — by following nature’s blueprints.

The American Concrete Institute has posted the new ACI 562-16: code requirements for evaluation, repair and rehabilitation of concrete buildings and commentary.

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